I'm retiring from a California DOD FD in early 09 with 29.8 years as an Relief Engineer/Firefighter finally (GS6,stp10). Have to wait until my youngest graduates HS in June. Will keep checking back here for openings during 2009. Working now on 7 day shifts on a combined BLS ambulance and Type 1 and Type 2 engines (4 guys-3 rigs) now. Would like to go somewhere and get away from ambulance duty for awhile. Thanks for all the good info here. I'll check around on the other threads. Looking to bring my wife with me if possible, even if I have to pay for housing for us both. Thanks again. Steny

As stated before, contacting the Fire Chief will not get you hired. People do call the firehouse, not knowing the time difference, wanting info on working here. I have been woken up at 3am several times on this subject. Please do not call. When you apply, HR will pass the info down to the Chief in charge of hiring. He will then contact you if he wishes to continue in the process. All firefighter positions here are unaccompanied. You will not be able to bring your wife/hubby with you and pay for housing. If you get hired and are assigned to Roi, it is a lot more remote than Kwaj, and to me, a lot prettier.

bob, do they only contact by phone? I put in my resume last month, after talking with a guy from Kwaj in my online fire science course. I'm currently still deployed. This was something I was hoping to set up before I got back, but the only reasonable contact I have is through my email.

Gredloc, since you out in your resume to be contacted by email first, I think HR would do that if you are selected. The AC in charge of hiring usually does his interviews by phone, but he will set up a time to do that.

Hello folks, I would be intrested in a postion there. I have everything but the arff. Are you guys still looking. I read that you might need and emt in charge of pt care. I have ten years as an emt and infact emt I. This I could handle. I would take the arff class as soon as I could if I had a reasonable chance at the a job.

Resume

Hello Bob. Can you tell me where to submitt my resume for this position? I will attach a copy to this message just in case you are the person. Thanks,

Terence

Originally Posted by nobrainbob

Gredloc, since you out in your resume to be contacted by email first, I think HR would do that if you are selected. The AC in charge of hiring usually does his interviews by phone, but he will set up a time to do that.

Resume For Jet

Thanks for the informative post. I will attach my resume for you to look over if you have a chance. Thanks!

Originally Posted by Jetsettingfire1

Getting in touch with the Fire Chiefs will not get you get hired. When HR finds a prospect its passed on to the AC Chief of Ops. He then does a telephone interview. This interview can be frustrating due to the long distance, echo, static, and sometimes line disconnect. At this point, unless your an absolute tool, you got the job.
The Chiefs arenít responsible for the screening and hiring process as much as they would be back in the US. (There's a delay in hiring because of this). What we need on Kwaj and what gets done about it stateside (where hiring is done) is a constant issue. Weíre tracking that information here with those people in-process.
The best way to get hired is to stick to the system. Go to the Chugach website, Monster.com, or Kwajalein Range Services and apply there. Anyone who wants to show a resume off can send it to me. I will take a look at it to help answer questions. Others (sometimes Chiefs) can evaluate them too. But we cannot foreword anything off and wave a magic wand.
Unfortunately, we're seeing individuals who sign offer letters and taking HR a couple months to finally get them on-Island. Patience is important. I can understand if youíre starving and Iraq is going to feed you, taking a position there as opposed to here makes sense given the timeframes some are dealing with.
I will say this. Donít go around posting slander or trash in the forums. Kids can stay home. Check your spelling and please don't ask questions about information already posted in the threads. I see a lot of this, and itís your credibility.

First Responder/Counselor:
Ground Zero NYC.
September 11, 2001- October 1st 2001. Search and rescue/ recovery efforts in response to the terrorist attacks on NYC. Hands on search and rescue for three weeks.

Mobile Therapist / Behavioral specialist:
Family Enrichment Program, Easton, PA
September 2005- Present. Therapist and behavioral analyst for a population of adjudicated youth. Responsible for assessment, group and individual therapy.

Adjunct Professor (General/Clinical Psychology):
ALVERNIA COLLEGE, Reading, PA.
August 1999-present. Responsible for teaching classes in Personality and Forensic Psychology. These courses are designed to provide graduate school bound seniors with both practical and research experience in the particular subject area.

Adjunct Professor (Educational Psychology):
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA.
August 1994-present. Responsible for teaching several sections of Education 206: Assessment and Evaluation of the Learner in each fall, spring, and summer session. This course focuses on the construction, administration and interpretation of both standardized and teacher constructed assessment procedures.

Counselor/Supervisor:
THERAPEUTIC ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM-ADOLESCENT PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION, Bethlehem, PA.
December 1989-December 1990. Provider of individual, group, and family therapy to at-risk adolescents. Supervision of twelve staff. Coordination of treatment planning for over forty clients. Development and maintenance of crisis intervention and behavior modification programs

Counselor:
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY S.P.O.C. PROGRAM-THERAPEUTIC ENRICHMENT, Easton, PA.
September 1987-December 1989. Provided individual and group counseling to long term welfare clients. Staff training. Development and implementation of program treatment planning. Liaison to county and state agencies. Intensive case management.

Family Service Specialist:
DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES-CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE, Washington, NJ.
August 1985-September 1987. Responsible for a large caseload of physically and sexually abused children. Individual and family therapy. Crisis intervention and intake. Court liaison. Development and implementation of treatment plans. Foster and residential placement conferences.

Director:
DISCOVERY HOUSE-PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION, Phillipsburg, NJ.
December 1984-August 1985. Program development and implementation. Supervision of three staff. Individual, group, and family therapy with adult psychiatric population. Treatment planning. Intensive casework. Liaison to county and state agencies.

OK this is a little different. I'm the wife of a Driver/Paramedic and since ya'll have such great answers in this forum I was wondering if you could possibly answer a question for me. We are seriously looking at coming over to Kwaj and have done a lot of research. I know family quarters are hard to come by and I am VERY willing to work and pay my way. I'm a country girl and have worked all my life. If we come over we would like to stay for the next 20 years. What jobs are there for women. Especially since I'm not military trained so to speak. I've been a advertising/marketing executive for the last 10 years which doesn't fit well on the island. I'm not the teacher type but could possibly do the beautician or restaurant type work. How hard are those jobs to come by?

First Responder/Counselor:
Ground Zero NYC.
September 11, 2001- October 1st 2001. Search and rescue/ recovery efforts in response to the terrorist attacks on NYC. Hands on search and rescue for three weeks.

Mobile Therapist / Behavioral specialist:
Family Enrichment Program, Easton, PA
September 2005- Present. Therapist and behavioral analyst for a population of adjudicated youth. Responsible for assessment, group and individual therapy.

Adjunct Professor (General/Clinical Psychology):
ALVERNIA COLLEGE, Reading, PA.
August 1999-present. Responsible for teaching classes in Personality and Forensic Psychology. These courses are designed to provide graduate school bound seniors with both practical and research experience in the particular subject area.

Adjunct Professor (Educational Psychology):
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA.
August 1994-present. Responsible for teaching several sections of Education 206: Assessment and Evaluation of the Learner in each fall, spring, and summer session. This course focuses on the construction, administration and interpretation of both standardized and teacher constructed assessment procedures.

Counselor/Supervisor:
THERAPEUTIC ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM-ADOLESCENT PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION, Bethlehem, PA.
December 1989-December 1990. Provider of individual, group, and family therapy to at-risk adolescents. Supervision of twelve staff. Coordination of treatment planning for over forty clients. Development and maintenance of crisis intervention and behavior modification programs

Counselor:
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY S.P.O.C. PROGRAM-THERAPEUTIC ENRICHMENT, Easton, PA.
September 1987-December 1989. Provided individual and group counseling to long term welfare clients. Staff training. Development and implementation of program treatment planning. Liaison to county and state agencies. Intensive case management.

Family Service Specialist:
DIVISION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES-CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE, Washington, NJ.
August 1985-September 1987. Responsible for a large caseload of physically and sexually abused children. Individual and family therapy. Crisis intervention and intake. Court liaison. Development and implementation of treatment plans. Foster and residential placement conferences.

Director:
DISCOVERY HOUSE-PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION, Phillipsburg, NJ.
December 1984-August 1985. Program development and implementation. Supervision of three staff. Individual, group, and family therapy with adult psychiatric population. Treatment planning. Intensive casework. Liaison to county and state agencies.

hey jet you still watching this thread? was wondering if you guys are still bringing people over right now. i sent my resume in and got the auto reply. was just checking on spot availbility right now. sorry about the speling.

The forum hasnt worked on kwaj for a while, and I had to get used to the changes of the site to even find the forum.
Were still hiring, always are. The new policy is to get people here within 30 days of an application. The interview and application process combined. Travel is rushing people to meet this deadline. Have a passport ready when you apply. Thats all I can say. You might get passed over if you make the company wait.

From what I understand you have to have a secret clearance. I couldn't tell you about any of the other stuff as far as requirements. I'm applying for the inspector position. I'm retired with 30+ years in, the last 3 in Fire Prevention. I'm and old guy (50 y/o) so you definitely WONT have to fight me for the nozzle, you can have it. I was on Kwaj/Roi-Namur from April 86 to Dec 87. I'm looking into the AFG positions too. Hope this info helps. maybe we'll see each other out there.

From what I understand you have to have a secret clearance. I couldn't tell you about any of the other stuff as far as requirements. I'm applying for the inspector position. I'm retired with 30+ years in, the last 3 in Fire Prevention. I'm and old guy (50 y/o) so you definitely WONT have to fight me for the nozzle, you can have it. I was on Kwaj/Roi-Namur from April 86 to Dec 87. I'm looking into the AFG positions too. Hope this info helps. maybe we'll see each other out there.

Thanks for your input. I remember that the job postings on the KRS website used to specify an age cut-off of 37 and the need for a Secret clearance. Now, they do not show these requirements. So, I thought I would ask about it. Either way, I'll still be applying later this year, after I get my ARFF certification.

As for me, I'm 40 years old with 15 years as a firefighter. I feel the need to roam and see a little more of the world. Good luck with your job search and, who knows, maybe I'll see you in the Pacific.